The Education Specialists are currently supporting one of our partner Special Schools in recruiting for a Level 3 Assessor in Children's Residential Care. 

Would you like to be part of an employee-owned business where you can influence, shape and drive the company to excel in delivering Restorative Parenting?

Our client has recently restructured as an Employee Ownership Trust meaning greater engagement opportunities for all colleagues in the improvement of the business as well as greater benefits and rewards when the business performs well and achieves great outcomes for the children in its care.

We would like to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of young people. You will be respectful, empathetic, positive, accountable, reflective, engaged, nurturing and tenacious. You will enjoy working with children and young people and create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for the children that are part of the Restorative Parenting programme.

Our client is a clinically informed practice encompassing educational, clinical and residential care services. Our objective is to enhance the psychological wellbeing of children within the care system through our Restorative Parenting recovery programme.

Working with the L&D team, the Level 3 assessor will assess the leaner’s portfolio on Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and set learner action plans and targets. The assessor will manage a caseload of learners and conduct face to face observations, gather expert witness testimonies and learners written evidence to ensure learners achieve their level 3 qualification.

The main responsibilities for the role will include:

• To support learners working towards qualifications in Residential Childcare Level 3
• To managing your time effectively and ensure timely reviews are conducted with the learners.
• To organise and maintain online documentation on learners' progress
• To support, advise and motivate learners and meet needs
• To overcome barriers to learning and adapt delivery to meet learners needs
• To attend assessor standardisation meetings and review paperwork, use this to assess learners portfolios to ensure consistency
• To support Learning and Development Business Partner to implement an accurate LMS system that supports learners
• To assess students’ coursework by setting, marking, moderating, adhering to awarding body specifications
• To attend and complete any training provided or arranged by the client in relation to the role
• To comply with Quality Assurance, guiding and supporting colleagues to ensure quality and consistency of training
• To adhere to guidance issued by Awarding Bodies regarding learner competence, training requirements and the completion of associated documentation
• Carry out administrative tasks related to the department, completing all paperwork required meeting audit requirements
• To comply with policies and procedures
• To assist with any other ad hoc duties as directed by management
• To assist with any other ad hoc duties commensurate to the job role and pay scale, as directed by management.

The successful candidate will have the following requirements:

• Must hold valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Must hold Assessor Award, CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent or a teaching qualification
• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working within a childcare residential setting
• Must have a proficient level of ICT skills and understanding of e-portfolios
• Possess excellent communication skills with learners and team
• Expertise and experience in working with children in residential care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to organise your own workload
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to undertake a range of administrative responsibilities
• A flexible approach to work
• Good general IT skills

What we can offer you:

• Becoming part of the Employee Ownership Trust 
• Length of Service Bonus Scheme.
• Birthday Bonus Scheme.
• Free annual GymPass Membership.
• Free access to Perkbox Account.
• Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1400.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Free access to your own personal Financial Awareness Planning.
• Free access to a company laptop and Mobile phone.
• Free access to well-being initiatives.
• Free on-site Parking.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme.
• We offer a highly competitive rate of pay and access to a career pathway including access to professional qualification studies funded up to Level 7 (Masters)
• Comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and the support of senior colleagues.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our team, please click ‘Apply now'

Why choose TES?

•  Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career.
•  A flexible approach to work.
•  A trained team of education consultants.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV

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